Rorisang Mohapi (born 19 April 2002) is a South African actress, vocalist, and internet personality. She is best known for playing Lulama in Mzansi Magic’s telenovela Gqeberha: The Empire.
Mohapi has appeared in productions. She played the lead role of Tsholo in Kwa-Tsholo and portrayed Palesa on the television drama series House of Zwide, appearing first in November 2024.
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| Name: | Rorisang Mohapi |
| Born: | 19 April 2002 (age 23 years old) |
| Place of birth: | Bloemfontein, Free State |
| Nationality: | South African |
| Occupation: | Actress, vocalist, internet personality |
| Known for: | Gqeberha: The Empire |
| Partner: | Prince Grootboom |
Early Life
Rorisang Mohapi was born on 19 April 2002 in Bloemfontein, Free State. She grew up in the Eastern Cape. She was active in school arts, participating in choir and drama from a young age.
Career
Mohapi joined Mzansi Magic’s telenovela Gqeberha: The Empire in 2024 as Lulama. Her character had an affair with Anathi’s fiancé, Thulani, and killed Anathi on their wedding day. She got her big break playing the character. In September 2024, Mzansi Magic announced it was cancelling production of the isiXhosa series.
Rorisang Mohapi played the lead role of Tsholo in Mzansi Magic’s Kwa-Tsholo, a drama about salon life in Kwa-Thema. She listed Sindi, Zandile Msutwana, and Tina Jaxa as her role models in the industry.
Aside from acting, she also sings and was featured on the song As’bonge by PandA DJz. She starred in Netflix’s movie Love & Wine, which premiered on 5 December 2025.
Personal Life
Rorisang Mohapi is currently engaged to actor Prince Grootboom. They met on the dance floor at an event and eventually started dating. After eight months, the couple announced their engagement in October 2025.
Her brother passed away in October 2023.
TV Shows
- Gqeberha: The Empire as Lulama
- House of Zwide as Palesa
- Love & Wine (2025) as Lala
- Kwa Tsholo as Tsholo
References
- Kgomotso Moganedi. “Actress Rorisang Mohapi lands a new role”. Timeslive.
- Itumeleng Komana. “Rorisang Mohapi talks love, acting and her journey to stardom”. Truelove.
- Kea Matlala. “‘We’re getting married after Xmas’ – Rorisang Mohapi on ending the year as a wife and international actress”. Drum.
- Inono. “In conversation with Rorisang Mohapi”. www.inono.fm.
- Marilynn Manuel. “Who are Prince Grootboom and Rorisang Mohapi? A closer look at SA’s newly engaged TV stars”. News24.
